Henry Badenhorst (c. 1966 – 11 November 2017) was the co-founder of the

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website. In May, 2007, Badenhorst was named by the '' Independent on Sunday'' Pink List the fourth most influential gay person in the United Kingdom, down from third place the previous year. Badenhorst's partner was Gary Frisch. Their personal relationship ended in 2006, but they remained business partners until Frisch's death in 2007.

Death

Badenhorst died on 11 November 2017, aged 51, after falling from a tower block in his native South Africa. Initial and unconfirmed reports suggested he took his own life.The Co-Founder Of Gaydar, The Groundbreaking Dating Site, Has Died Aged 51
buzzfeed.com; accessed 3 December 2017.

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South African LGBT businesspeople Year of birth uncertain 1960s births 2017 deaths South African expatriates in the United Kingdom Accidental deaths from falls Place of birth missing Place of death missing {{UK-business-bio-1960s-stub